2001 Toyota Camry Smoke from exhaust

Tiny
AMYLOU1222
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  • 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
After the car sits for any extended period, typically overnight, a grayish smoke comes out of the exhaust when I start it in the morning. What could this be?
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 AT 5:35 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi amylou1222,

This is an indication that oil is being burnt in the cylinders and the most likely place for oil to get into the cylinders when parked are via the valve stem seals.

Seals tends to wear/harden over time and usage and would cause the problem.
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